A cohost of ABC television's lifestyle series The Chew and a fan favorite on Bravo television's Top Chef, as well as the owner of an artisan cookie company, Carla Hall serves up more than 100 recipes that reinvent "comfort food" by using fresh ingredients and innovative twists. From Down-Home Deviled Eggs with Smoky Bacon to Spicy Carrot-Ginger Soup, from a Chicken Pot Pie with a buttery crust to the luscious Granny's Five-Flavor Pound Cake, Hall's satisfying, flavorful, and fun recipes are likely to become favorites in your kitchen. Carla also teaches culinary basics and shares kitchen tips as well as funny, poignant tales of her own cooking experiences.

"Carla Hall knocks it out of the park with her first book, all about love, tradition, family, flavor and style, and flavor again. Her true natural ability to make things delicious is all over every single recipe. I love working with Carla on The Chew every day and simply get jiggy every time we get to taste her magic on set. With this sweet tome in the home kitchen anyone can make thoughtful tasty food with real style."—Mario Batali